The Valley Center Substation provides law enforcement services to over 25,000 residents and an area encompassing 330 square miles, which
includes the communities of Pala, Pauma and Rincon Valleys, and Palomar Mountain. The Valley Center Sub-Station also provides law enforcement
for La Jolla, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, and San Pasqual Indian reservations including four casinos which are located on the reservations.

The Substation has 29 employees: 14 Patrol Deputies, three Detectives, four Patrol Sergeants, one Administrative/Detective Sergeant, one Lieutenant, two Special
Purpose Deputies, a School Resource Officer , two office assistants, and one Crime Prevention Specialist.

There are over 20 Senior Volunteers at the Valley Center Station who are responsible for the vacation home security checks, visit the homebound as part of the
You Are Not Alone (YANA) Program, and a variety of other programs and duties.

PATROL

Patrol deputies respond to calls for service, patrol the
community, conduct preliminary investigations, attend
community events such as Neighborhood Watch meetings and
make presentations to youth groups and schools.
All patrol deputies are trained in the COPPS (Community
Oriented Policing and Problem Solving) philosophy. Using
these principals, deputies analyze community problems
and employ strategic plans in order to solve problems.

DETECTIVES

The Detective Division is responsible for investigating
all general crime cases and arrests made by the patrol
deputies. If the detective assigned to the case
determines that there is enough evidence to prove a
specific person or persons committed a crime, the case
will be forwarded to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
That DA's office will review the case and determine if the
case is suitable for criminal prosecution.

CRIME PREVENTION

The Valley Center
Crime Prevention Specialist provides information and
presentations about the following topics:

Volunteers undergo a background check, receive training
to perform their duties, and are asked to work a minimum
of six hours per week. Volunteers are always in need. If
you're interested in becoming a Senior Volunteer at the
Valley Center Substation contact
(760) 751-4426.